Dáil debates

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Marriage Bill 2015: Report Stage

 

11:50 am

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the previous speakers for their thoughtful contributions.

It is a day to thank the people for their vote on 22 May. Passing the Marriage Bill 2015 is a real marker of equality in this country. As other Deputies said, it is a privilege to be here today. We are taking a very important step today towards the enactment of the Bill. I look forward to moving the legislation through the Seanad very soon. We all hope the legislation will be enacted in the next few weeks. I thank all Deputies and everyone who was involved in the campaign. I acknowledge the cross-party support for the marriage equality referendum and the work of Deputies across the House and NGOs, many of whose representatives are here today. Well done to all. It is a real privilege to be here today to see the passing in the Dáil of the Marriage Bill 2015.

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